Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Degeneration of the spinal column, especially that resulting in abnormal fusion and immobilization of the vertebral bones.
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- noun medicine A
degenerative disease in which thevertebral joints of thespine becomestiff and thenfused .
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Ms. Arroyo was diagnosed earlier this year with cervical spondylosis, a degenerative condition affecting cartilage and bones.
Philippines' Aquino Faces Showdown With Arroyo James Hookway 2011
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Local doctors have entered the fray, too, with the Philippine Medical Association issuing a statement saying there were plenty of Filipino doctors who could competently treat Ms. Arroyo for her degenerative bone condition, cervical spondylosis, for which she has undergone surgery three times this year.
Former Philippine President Charged With Electoral Fraud James Hookway 2011
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Here, the record establishes that in 1999 plaintiff complained of left-sided neck pain that had persisted for three months, resulting in an x-ray showing "minimal spondylosis" and "possible minor cervical degenerative disease."
Personal Injury 2008
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Here, the record establishes that in 1999 plaintiff complained of left-sided neck pain that had persisted for three months, resulting in an x-ray showing "minimal spondylosis" and "possible minor cervical degenerative disease."
Fourth Department 2008
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According to his doctors, Singh also underwent an eye surgery and has also been battling diabetes and minor problems like cervical spondylosis.
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The remains, found in brick-lined graves, show signs of spondylosis and vertebral disc degeneration caused by the strain of turning into beasts of burden, an international research team said.
Archive 2008-03-01 Jan 2008
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• It is also extensively used in the treatment of Cervical spondylosis (It is a special type of arthritis which affects the cervical vertebrae, i.e. the vertebrae of the neck region) • It facilitates the movement of the bowels and keeps the digestive system clean
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While most of the resorts are interested in shorter ayurvedic programmes, some others are offering one - to three-week-long treatment protocols for modern day ailments like obesity, mental tension, spondylosis and skin problems.
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I wonder if this regimen would work for a dog suffering from spinal arthritis spondylosis.
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I wonder if this regimen would work for a dog suffering from spinal arthritis spondylosis.
Ditch your NSAID meds | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D. 2006
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